Gilligan argues that in their moral decision making,women focus on ______ and on
feelings of empathy and compassion,and women are situationally oriented.

Compassion

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, combined with a desire to alleviate that suffering.

Moral Decision Making

The process of making choices that are consistent with one's ethical principles and values.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in another's shoes.